About the Foundation
The Broken Arrow Public School (BAPS) Foundation, started in 1992, has positively influenced education in Broken Arrow by providing funds for incentive grants to teachers.
It has also given the community an opportunity to participate in the educational process and in the improvement of education.
The success of the BAPS Foundation is dependent upon the financial endorsement of Broken Arrow school supporters, both individuals and corporations.
From the beginning, this support has been clearly evident in the generosity, enthusiasm and participation shown each year.
How does the Foundation operate?
A Board of Directors, representing a variety of businesses, the PTA, the teaching and administrative staff and individual citizens, is elected annually to serve as trustees of the Foundation. Currently the Foundation's primary fundraiser is the Annual Education Grant Awards Golf Tournament.
How are funds allocated?
All funds earned during the fiscal year of operation by the Foundation are used in this manner:
25% allocated to teacher grants
75% deposited in an endowment fund
How Are Incentive Grants Selected?
Teachers in the Broken Arrow School District submit grant applications that will impact the education of Broken Arrow students. A sub-committee of the Foundation, plus educational personnel not involved in the grant writing or submission process, choose those grants for projects they consider most exemplary. The grants are presented in the spring by members of the Foundation so that plans can be made for implementation of the project.
Mailing address for BAPS Foundation: P.O. Box 2695, Broken Arrow, OK 74013
Attention Teachers: click here to download the grant application.
